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Alon Levy

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Maps like this in the MIT professor's study freaked out some people.
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That MIT Study About the Subway Causing COVID Spread is Crap

By Alon Levy | Apr 17, 2020 | No Comments
Alon Levy analyzed the report fully and concluded that it was not "a serious argument."
Fare inspectors at the bottom of the Powell Station escalator. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
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Op-Ed: What America Gets Wrong about Fare Evasion

By Alon Levy | Nov 26, 2019 | No Comments
Fare enforcement should be done with proof of payment alone, by unarmed civilian inspectors, as in Berlin. Some people will learn to dodge the inspectors, as is the case in Berlin, and that’s fine; the point is not to get fare evasion to 0 percent, but to the minimum level net of enforcement costs.
The habit-forming power of transit is real, but on its own it won't lead to a transit revival in the U.S. Photo: Ben Schumin/Wikimedia Commons
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The Transit Riding Habit Can Last a Lifetime, But First You Need to Get People in the Habit

By Alon Levy | Apr 17, 2017 | No Comments
While the habit formation effect is real, it is not, unfortunately, very large.
The North-South Rail Link would be a transformative project for Boston commuter rail, but Governor Charlie Baker has spurned it in favor of smaller but less useful projects. Image: Citizens for the North South Rail Link
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Charlie Baker’s Transit Policy Isn’t About What’s Best for Boston — It’s About His Image

By Alon Levy | Mar 7, 2017 | No Comments
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has carefully cultivated the image of a business-minded Republican intent on running government more efficiently. But when it comes to transit, Baker's spending priorities are not consistent with his pragmatic persona.
At Bourg-la-Reine, outside Paris, the rail station is surrounded by dense, mixed-use development and walkable streets. Image: Google Maps
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What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris, Part 2

By Alon Levy | Feb 15, 2017 | No Comments
In Europe it's common for regional rail systems to get ridership comparable to that of the subway in the central city. But in America, this is unheard of. One reason for the discrepancy is land use: American commuter rail stations are typically surrounded by parking, while in the Paris region you see a different pattern with ample development next to suburban train stations.
Paris
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What American Commuter Rail Can Learn From Paris

By Alon Levy | Feb 13, 2017 | No Comments
In the U.S., regional rail is mostly good for one type of trip: the commute. But in Paris, regional rail is oriented toward all types of trips, and people ride throughout the day, not just at rush hour. One key to success is running frequent, predictable service all day long.
The American Dream Meadowlands, a subsidized mall in northern New Jersey, has been beset by delays, cost overruns, bribery, and racketeering -- a case of cronyism that may prefigure the new normal in Trump's America. Photo: Brad Miller via Wikimedia Commons
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Why Infrastructure Costs May Rise Thanks to Trump’s Cronyism

By Alon Levy | Dec 20, 2016 | No Comments
Donald Trump plans to spend a trillion dollars on America’s infrastructure. Such spending has tantalizing potential to promote long-term growth — or to facilitate immense corruption and waste, on a scale not previously seen in the U.S. Which of the two is likelier? The answer must be the latter: Trump’s actions suggest that cost-effective construction is his […]
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